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7 Mo. Old Baby Not Showing Any Interest in Crawling
K.O. answers from Portland on July 18, 2008. Try not to worry too much. .... I have a 3 year old who is a budding gymnast and ballet dancer, but she didn't ...
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- My son was behind on all of his motor skills. He didn't roll over until 6 months, crawled at 12 months and walked at 18 months. He is now a happy, healthy and very a...
- nope dont worry - every baby is different - I have had 4 babies and they all crawled between 6monts and 11 months and walked between 9monthhs and 16 months. You're fine.
- Hi S., You are getting a lot of great advice regarding the variations of "normal" for development of kids. They are all so individual. She may be putting her ener...
15 Month Old Still Not Sleeping Through the Night
A.H. answers from Portland on December 10, 2008 .... replace it with activities, like co-op preschool, swimming, going for walk, gymnastics. Good luck. ...
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- B., I am thinking that at 15 months a child only really needs one nap. Maybe cutting back on the daytime sleeping will allow her to realize that night time is a time ...
- Feed him a high protein dinner with dense carbs (ie: brown rice as opposed to white rice). eliminate the morning nap (one big afternoon nap will work). Lots of play ...
- Hi, B.. I have an 11 year old son and have raised my sister's children who are 19 and 17 years old now. I found when they didn't want to sleep it was best to 1. Give...
I Would like to Home School My Kids but Need Help Starting
I'm not sure where they're located here in Portland because I was homeschooled ... karate, art, gymnastics, boy scouts, or anything else in a group setting. ...
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- First off, I was homeschooled from the 6th grade on. My mother pulled me out of public school when she did her student teaching to become a teacher. She realized the...
- In our school district there is something called Homelink. See if your school district offers that-they can be of some assistance. As far as your decision to home sc...
- I started homeschooling my kids last year thru Washington Virtual Academy. Thru this program my girls, Melody (14 and in 8th grade) and Cherokee (5 and in Kindergarte...
5 Year Old Needs to Get Out and Learn
Sep 8, 2009 ... it could be a new physical activity like dance, gymnastics, or Karate. ... A.S. answers from Portland on September 5, 2009 ...
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- she should be in preschool - and I am sure that you are exaggerating the fact that they all teach what she already knows. One of the most important learning opportuni...
- READ. Go to museums, science centers, lots of field trips. Join MOMS groups, use Discovery Toys while playing and teaching, go to the teacher supply stores for workboo...
- It was my understanding that your daughter could be tested to see if she can start Kindergarten early. We're hoping to do that next year with our little girl (her birt...
Experience Needed -6 Year Old Boy- Boy
There is a great clinic in SW Portland called The Childrens Clinic. .... He sounds as thought he needs gymnastics or some sport that helps him become "body ...
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- As the mother of a 10 year old that fit that description at 6, let me empathize with you. This personality and these characteristics challenge even the most seasoned ...
- Hi J....I have a grandson that sounds similar to what you describe. They have gone thru counseling (he is still in counseling as is mom). They tried several meds.,,,...
- Hi J.! This is J.. I had four kids in five years, and they were all a handful! First, I'd recommend removing your son completely from the TV AND movies! They te...
Looking for Indoor Play Areas or Indoor Activities to Burn off Kid Energy
Dynamo Gymnastics on Hefner and Rockwell has a play area. ... There is also a new indoor play place on Memorial just west of Portland in the buildings ...
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- Jumpzone on 104th and S. Western. Very fun...but may be too much for your 13 mo. old.
- Jump Zone at SW104th and Western, pump it up in Norman, Sooner Mall and Crossroads Mall both have nice play areas. Mcdonalds does $1.50 hamburger happy meals on Thurs...
- Dynamo Gymnastics on Hefner and Rockwell has a play area. There is also Pump it Up in Edmond that has open play times (you would have to look at their website for the...
Bored SAHM
Jamison Square in downtown Portland (great little water fountain for kids to play in and park ..... We go to the Yelm Gymnastics Center on Fridays at 9:30, ...
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- Feeling couped up can make anyone crazy. Get out of the house every day. Go to the zoo, the aquarium, the children's museum, the park. Anything, just get out. It will ...
- Do they get outside play time?? What about blowing bubbles, sidewalk chalk, etc.? You could go for a walk or go to a local park for a picnic. Also, you should not h...
- Don't worry, you are a great mom because you do spend time with them. I'm going through the same thing except I'm not a SAHM. But even when I'm home and I've had enoug...
Listening Ears?
I throw in funny things like - 'hey after gymnastics, the cookie monster is going .... J.C. answers from Portland on October 5, 2009. Ha Ha, are you talking ...
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- Ha Ha, are you talking about MY daughter?! Oh my goodness, I have exactly the same thing with my 4 year old. I can't wait to read the other responses. Sounds like you ...
- Hi L. - Have you had her to the Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) doctor? It is very possible that she may have some hearing issue going on and not just ignoring you. By having...
- Peg M has given excellent suggestions to try. I think it's common for children to not listen and/or not hear and have found her suggestions to help my grandchildren t...
Need Fun Activites for My 3 Year Old
K.C. answers from Portland on December 7, 2008. I echo the other moms, the Y is great. ... Give her gymnastics lessons, pre ballet lessons. ...
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- Hi S., I don't know if your daughter is into Dora the Explorer, but one fun thing I do with my two year old is, after we read or watch a Dora story, act out the sto...
- I live in a very wet and dark area of Alaska for our winters, not to mention we have no access to a YMCA or rec. center in town. I found purchasing a couple kid fri...
- S., Do you have a YMCA close by? They should have a "Kid's Corner" where you can drop off your daughter for 1 1/2 hours and get a workout in. Y'all could even go ...
Trying to Get My 4 Year Old to Do Alphabets and Numbers?
L.F. answers from Portland on April 16, 2008 .... I was told by my gymnastics teacher (over and over) that "can't" is a word that she doesn't hear. ...
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- I would definitely not pressure her. For most kids, 4 is too young for formal learning. At this age, learning should be informal and fun. If your daughter starts to a...
- I wouldn't worry about pushing "school!" I would absolutely read as much as possible to her. As long as her interest for reading and stories stays strong and interesti...
- Hi C., I agree with all the other responses that said to keep it fun and don't force or rush it. I did most everything(or something similar) with my now 9 year o...
